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mpsmithobrien

mpsmithobrien

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American looking for information about Portugal

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Registration: 10 September 2022

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last year
Kayalaoui

Moving to Lourinha by Kayalaoui

I would like to know if they are expats in Lourinha. I am coming on vacation in April 2019 then moving in 2020 I choose Lourinha. I speak french and English. Can you get in touch with me and let me know about the area. I would appreciate it. Thank ...

mpsmithobrien

@w99kim We live 5 months in Spain and 7 in NC, US. Tax burden has kept us from an all year stay. The options in Portugal with less taxes are inviting. Can you share the concerns you had about the destination Lourinha? Thanks Michael Read More

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2 years ago
Tonne85

Will my US retirement income be taxed by spain by Tonne85

Wondering if I will be taxes twice. By Spain and by US.

mpsmithobrien

Extensive reading of the Spanish government taxation regulations reveals a taxation burden that is overwhelmingly excessive and higher than I ever heard seen or reported. 1) ALL WORLDWIDE INCOME regardless of source is taxed for fiscal residents ... Read More

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2 years ago
Grennellking

Taxation by Grennellking

Hi I hope to move to Portugal next year 2020 when I will be 69 years and am an Irish citizen I would appreciate information on non habitual residency and on any agency or reliable accountant that might be able to help me. I have a state ...

mpsmithobrien

@JohnnyPT I read your reply and I did follow the link regarding taxation on income for US citizens staying in Portugal. Pension income (private, personal or state) are all treated the same , collectively in Portugal and effective after 2020 it has ... Read More

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2 years ago
Julien

New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

mpsmithobrien

@MrFitz Good afternoon,We are retired and studying our options to live in Portugal. D7 Visa and the non habitual resident clause are current topic of interest. I wondered if you have run across tax related info for retirees from the US.We are ... Read More

mpsmithobrien replied to a thread
2 years ago
Julien

New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

mpsmithobrien

@JohnnyPT Thanks for taking time and making a good suggestion! I am scouring the websites for this type of info and the tax implications as well as the visa D7 as a retireee. thanks again! Read More

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2 years ago
JohnnyPT

Experience sharing about Visas to Portugal (D7 & others) by JohnnyPT

Please share here your successful experiences with visa applications (eg. D7), namely check list, timelines and other aspects that you consider to be relevant and that may be useful for those who wish to start this visa application now. We invite ...

mpsmithobrien

@ErnestoGuerrero86 Good morning;If you are in Porto since july and D7 visa is your experience, do you have advice regarding retirees seeking tax information in Portugal?Thanks, Michael Read More

mpsmithobrien replied to a thread
2 years ago
JohnnyPT

Experience sharing about Visas to Portugal (D7 & others) by JohnnyPT

Please share here your successful experiences with visa applications (eg. D7), namely check list, timelines and other aspects that you consider to be relevant and that may be useful for those who wish to start this visa application now. We invite ...

mpsmithobrien

@ErnestoGuerrero86 GOOD MORNING ERNESTO,I am searching for feedback on my quest to live in Portuga for over 6 months (fiscal resident) l if and only if the tax burden is less than in Spain (45%). I pay taxes in US a s a citizen, but an retired with ... Read More

mpsmithobrien replied to a thread
2 years ago
Julien

New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

mpsmithobrien

@Julien Good morning, I am Michael married to Maria and we spend time outside the uS in Toledo Spain. We are retired and making plans to stay 5-6 months in Spain but are interested in Portugal for long term stays of over 6 months. Tax burden in ... Read More